Popular Mazda models increase in price: 2026 Mazda CX-3 and Mazda CX-5 SUVs among models affected

Mazda has raised the prices of its CX-5 and CX-3 SUVs, among other models as part of increases across the range for 2026. 

Mazda’s two most popular models have seen price hikes, with the CX-5 up $500, now starting from $37,240, while the smaller CX-3 has gone up $300 to $30,670.

The CX-3 remains marginally cheaper than the rivalling Toyota Yaris Cross. It is worth noting the CX-3 is petrol-only, while the Yaris Cross is hybrid-exclusive.

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The CX-5 is also still cheaper than many of its competitors, such as the Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage. 

While many Mazda models remain available at a more affordable price point, there are limited hybrid options across the range, with rivals adding alternatives regularly. 

A new-generation CX-5 will launch in 2026, although it will launch with a combustion engine, with a hybrid drivetrain arriving later to better compete with the Tucson, Sportage and Toyota RAV4 all of which have strong-selling hybrid variants.

Most Mazda models have increased by $300, such as on the Mazda2 and Mazda3 passenger cars, which now start from $28,190 and $31,310 (before on-road costs), respectively. 

The BT-50 ute is another to experience an increase, up $500 to $38,400, meaning it is now more than $2000 more than the closely-related Isuzu Ute D-Max at $36,200. 

The MX-5 two-door sports car now costs $500 more at $42,140, while the CX-30, costs $300 more, starting from $34,360.

The CX-60, CX-70, CX-80 and CX-90 are all up $500 for 2026.

Some models have had more substantial increases, with the CX-90 large SUV up $650, with a starting price of $69,300. 

A spokesperson for Mazda Australia said these price increases are a reflection of impacts from market changes, raw materials, production costs and currency fluctuations.

The latest pricing data also revealed the Mazda 6 sedan has been cut from the range, as the China-sourced 6e gears up to enter the fray as its electric replacement. 

A CX-6e electric SUV on the same platform is also scheduled for a 2026 arrival.

Toyota has also introduced similar price increases across some of its popular models, such as on the Prado SUV and LandCruiser 4x4.